Foundation Repair
When your foundation settles, cracks, or shifts, we deploy engineered steel pier systems to stabilize and restore your home's structural integrity. Our steel supports and foundation leveling solutions are designed for permanent correction — not temporary patches.
Complete Service Features
Why Foundation Issues Are Common in Charleston
Charleston's soil conditions — sandy, clay-heavy, and saturated — create the perfect recipe for foundation settlement. Add in the age of many Lowcountry homes, and structural issues are more common than most homeowners realize.
Soil Conditions
Charleston's mix of sandy and clay soils expands and contracts with moisture changes, creating uneven pressure on your foundation. Over time, this causes settlement, cracking, and shifting.
Age of Homes
Many Charleston homes are 50-100+ years old with original foundations that weren't designed for modern loads or today's climate conditions. Reinforcement is often necessary.
Water Damage
Chronic moisture exposure weakens foundation materials and erodes supporting soil. Foundation repair often goes hand-in-hand with drainage improvements.
Warning Signs
Sticking doors, cracked drywall, uneven floors, and visible foundation cracks are all signs of structural movement. Early intervention prevents escalating damage and cost.
How It Works
Structural Assessment
We perform a comprehensive structural evaluation — measuring floor levels, documenting cracks, assessing load paths, and identifying the root cause of movement.
Engineering Report
For significant structural work, we coordinate with licensed structural engineers to produce a repair plan that meets building codes and insurance requirements.
Support Installation
Steel supports and adjustable foundation jacks are installed to load-bearing strata. This transfers your home's weight to stable soil — permanently.
Lifting & Leveling
Using hydraulic jacks, we carefully lift settled sections of your foundation back toward their original position. Precision matters — we work in increments to avoid damage.
Monitoring & Warranty
After repair, we monitor for any additional movement and provide a 25-year transferable warranty on all pier installations.
Common Questions
How do I know if I need foundation repair?
Common signs include sticking doors/windows, cracks in drywall or brick, uneven or bouncy floors, gaps between walls and ceiling, and visible cracks in the foundation itself. If you notice any of these, a free inspection can tell you exactly what's happening.
What types of supports do you install?
We install adjustable steel supports and foundation jacks engineered for your specific soil conditions and load requirements. The right solution depends on your soil conditions, depth to stable strata, and the type of structure being supported.
Will foundation repair damage my landscaping?
We minimize disruption as much as possible. Interior pier work requires no exterior excavation. Exterior piers require small access holes that are backfilled and restored after installation.
Does insurance cover foundation repair?
It depends on the cause. Sudden events (like a burst pipe causing washout) may be covered. Gradual settlement typically isn't. We provide documentation that can support insurance claims when applicable.
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